Da Lat riverbank dike damage: Project owner undertakes repairs

In Da Lat, Vietnam, the owner of a construction project is undertaking repairs after illegally damaging a riverbank dike. Dinh Minh Hùng, the project owner, is rebuilding the dike along Pham Hong Thai stream with reinforced concrete, as mandated by local authorities. Previously, the dike was constructed with concrete and stone. However, the repair work is not yet finished. Essential elements like safety railings and road reinforcement along the bank are still incomplete.

The incident involved Mr. Hung exceeding the permitted scope of his construction permit for a bridge over the stream. He demolished approximately 20 meters of the dike's railing and its stone-and-concrete structure to build unauthorized additions. Excavation also occurred on the stream banks adjacent to a road for foundation work and steel installation for these extra components.

Authorities view the dike damage as an infringement on state property and a disruption to construction order management. With Da Lat's rainy season arriving early, the delay in completing repairs heightens the risk of landslides, potentially endangering the structure and surrounding areas. The Ban Quản lý dự án đầu tư xây dựng khu vực Đà Lạt is overseeing the rectification efforts.